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Levelling up? Majority of constituencies have fallen further behind since Johnson became PM
Bloomberg analysis found that in 9 out of 12 metrics, the performance of most constituencies relative to London and the South East is now worse or unchanged compared to 2019’.
Prof Prem Sikka: Tax legislation in the UK benefits the interests of the rich
'UK governments are dressed-up in the garbs of democracy, but continue to privilege the interests of wealthy elites and footloose capital.'
Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of progressive news…
UK benefits fall to their lowest value in 50 years
Benefits will be uprated by just 3.1% today, despite inflation expected to be around 7.7% this month, with the Bank of England warning that it could reach even higher towards the end of the year.
Sunak accused of blocking plans to raise energy ‘discount’
The chancellor is facing further pressure amid claims that suggested strategies to help the poorest households were vetoed by the Treasury.
Rishi Sunak and his wife slammed for donating over £100,000 to his old private school
No empathy from Sunak for pensioners, the poor, sick, unemployed, workers and graduates.